The Leeds Chargers proudly hosted our annual Awards and Recognition Banquet on Sunday, April 6, at Rideau District High School, bringing together our players, families, and community supporters to celebrate an outstanding season of youth hockey.

A Day of Celebration

U7 Ceremony (1:00–2:00 PM)

Our U7 program enjoyed a fantastic turnout, with families coming together to honour our youngest Chargers and the generous sponsors who support their development. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Village of Westport and the Township of Athens for their invaluable contributions. Their support has helped offset program costs and drive growth in U7 registration.

The event featured:

  • A slideshow of season highlights

  • Fun prize draws

  • Lunch and community gathering

  • On-stage recognition of each participant with a completion certificate, trophy, and a special gift from the association

The joy and pride on our players’ faces made this a truly memorable celebration.

U9–U18 Recognition (2:30 PM onward)

The second part of the day welcomed players from U9 through U18, with nearly 200 more attendees than last year—a record turnout! The celebration included:

  • Team slideshows and coach recaps

  • Draws for fun prizes and treats

  • Pizza lunch

  • Association and team awards presentations

One lucky draw winner, Jacob Ross, walked away with a free registration for the 2025–2026 season—congratulations, Jacob!

Season Highlights

Team Achievements

  • U11B House – Playoff B Pool Champions

  • U11C House – 2nd Place Regular Season, A Pool Playoff Finalists

  • U13C House – B Pool Playoff Finalists

  • U13B House – B Pool Playoff Champions

  • U15B House – Playoff Champions (Single competitive pool)

U15B Roster:

Blake MacMillan, Caelan Flynn, Cooper Myre, Eli Hartin, Elliot Carter, Grayson Holder, Griffen Chadwick, Hartley Jackson, Isaac Khan Grundy, Jackson Seaman, Lucas Peterson, Mark McKerlich, Max McBride, Max Noonan, Nathan Pickard, River McGann, Samuel Meier, Tyson Leroux

Coaches: Jason Peterson, Matt Noonan, Gavin Holder, Tom Kirton

Manager: Amy Holder

Association Awards

  • Volunteer of the Year: Steve Merkley

  • Team of the Year: U11C House – Head Coach Mike Langlois

  • President’s Award: Amy and Gavin Holder

  • Junior Goalie of the Year: Allan Smith (U11B)

  • Senior Goalie of the Year: Eli Hartin & Cooper Myre (U15B)

Team Awards

U9 Tier 4

  • Most Improved: Isabelle Cochrane

  • Most Dedicated: Olivia Palmer

  • Team Spirit: Colton Leroux

  • Top Offensive: William Hope

  • Top Defensive: Dexter Stevens

U9 Tier 3

  • Most Improved: Sam Palmer

  • Most Dedicated: Clayton Read

  • Team Spirit: Maci Dawson

  • Top Offensive: Clayton Read

  • Top Defensive: Sam Palmer

U9 Tier 2

  • Most Improved: Chase Marshall

  • Most Dedicated: Russel Trickey

  • Team Spirit: Mason Knapp

  • Top Offensive: Camden Hudson

  • Top Defensive: Lincoln Bell

U11C House

  • Most Improved: Kayden Cooley / Elizabeth Waterman

  • Most Dedicated: Phillip Waterman / Kaelum Sims

  • Team Spirit: Emmet Hayden / Maxwell Bradley

  • Top Offensive: Nolan Froats

  • Top Defensive: Liam Newman

U11B House

  • Most Improved: Odin McDavid

  • Most Dedicated: Allan Smith

  • Team Spirit: Corden Bryce

  • Top Offensive: Roan Webster

  • Top Defensive: Eli Embacher

U11 Rep B

  • Most Improved: Ethan Kelly

  • Most Dedicated: Hayden Luscombe

  • Team Spirit: Sawyer Wykes

  • Top Offensive: Hayden Luscombe

  • Top Defensive: Jordan Conklin

U13C House

  • Most Improved: Josiah Branscombe

  • Most Dedicated: Johnathan Worrall

  • Team Spirit: Lucas Plunkett

  • Top Offensive: Josiah Branscombe

  • Top Defensive: Ashlyn Hartley

U13B House

  • Most Improved: Peyton Carley

  • Most Dedicated: Lochlan Morrison

  • Team Spirit: Brantley Dunster

  • Top Offensive: Jacob Ross

  • Top Defensive: Isaac Oosterhof

U15B House

  • Most Improved: Samuel Meier

  • Most Dedicated: Mark McKerlich

  • Team Spirit: Lucas Peterson

  • Top Offensive: Tyson Leroux

  • Top Defensive: Elliot Carter

U18B House

  • Most Improved: Brayden Parkinson

  • Most Dedicated: Jacob Trachy

  • Team Spirit: Jordon Bresee

  • Top Offensive: Jacob Trachy

  • Top Defensive: Jordon Bresee

Thank You!

A huge thank you to all the families who joined us and to the volunteers who helped make the event a success—including those who stayed behind to help clean up. Your support is what makes the Leeds Chargers community so special.

Here’s to another great season—see you in 2025!